Emerson’s GenAI To Transform the Power and Water Industries with Enhanced Efficiency and Predictive Solutions
The digital transformation in the power and water industries has led to an abundance of production, reliability, safety, and sustainability data, often fragmented across systems. The Ovation™ Automation Platform with secure AI integration augments workforce expertise, automating tasks to boost productivity, ensure reliability, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations.
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AI in Action – Episode 1: Root Cause Analysis & Startup Guidance for Combined Cycle Plant
See how AI is transforming combined cycle power plants! In this episode, discover how the Ovation Virtual Advisor and AI Agents help operators quickly analyze alarms and speed up startup processes. It's a real-world look at how artificial intelligence boosts performance and decision-making.
AI in Action – Episode 1: Root Cause Analysis & Startup Guidance for Combined Cycle Plant
AI In Action: Episode 2 Hydropower Black Start & Recovery
AI in Action- Episode 3: High Rainfall Surge Recovery in Water Treatment
Virtual Advisor Empowers Operators and Drive Efficiencies
Emerson’s Ovation Virtual Advisor is an AI-enabled intelligent assistant that is tightly integrated with the Ovation 4.0 Automation Platform. Using secure, local models the advisor provides real-time guidance and troubleshooting support, dramatically reducing system maintenance or downtime and empowering operators to optimize system performance.
Operators interact with the advisor to quickly react by retrieving documentation, performing troubleshooting steps, and uncovering optimization opportunities - all via natural language interaction.
What Can I Do with the Ovation Virtual Advisor?
Discover
Quick access to Ovation system information via an intuitive user interface
Troubleshoot
Detect, diagnose & address potential Ovation system issues
Customize
Create, update & enhance pre-trained local Ovation AI models
"The digital revolution is generating so much valuable data that our AI-enabled Ovation Automation Platform can harvest to create accessible, usable insights to inform smarter and more timely action."
Bob Yeager
President
Emerson' Power and Water Solutions Business
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Value Cases for AI-Enablement
Combining deep industry expertise, leading automation technologies and a long history of AI innovation, Emerson applies a multi-faceted approach to enhance productivity across organizations and portfolios.
AI-enabled systems process extensive datasets to uncover patterns and insights often missed by humans. These systems enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and boost operational efficiency. This can result in reduced process disruptions and improved plant operations.
AI-enabled platforms offer immediate access to vital data, aiding employees in managing complex workflows and resolving issues efficiently. This speeds up problem-solving and equips companies with the insights necessary to execute tasks more proficiently and rapidly respond to changing business environments.
AI-enabled systems process extensive datasets to uncover patterns and insights often missed by humans. These systems enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and boost operational efficiency. This can result in reduced process disruptions and improved plant operations.
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Explore how Emerson’s AI-enabled solutions will empower businesses to optimize operations, enhance productivity, and achieve more efficient, sustainable outcomes.

